Georgia State Panthers vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia State Panthers vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Bobcat Stadium is where the Texas State Bobcats (6-4) will compete against the Georgia State Panthers (2-8) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Texas State is 20.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 58.

The Georgia State Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 2-8 for this year. In their last matchup, the Panthers took on the Arkansas State Red Wolves and took a loss by a final of 27-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers conceded 261 yds on 49 tries, which is an average of 5.3 yards per run allowed. Georgia State gave up 10 pass completions on 17 attempts for 97 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.8%. In all, they ran 72 plays which totaled 411 yards. The Georgia State Panthers ran the ball a total of 23 times and totaled 65 yards, which came out to an average of 2.8 yards per carry.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Georgia State Panthers are averaging 20.7 PPG. As a team they're averaging 117.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 108th in the country. The Panthers currently have 3,736 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Georgia State has earned 17 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Georgia State has amassed 203 1st downs, and they have committed 56 penalties for 552 yards. They have surrendered the ball 13 times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Panthers have given up 1,998 yards which has them sitting in 43rd in the nation. They are allowing 199.8 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.9%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 409.0 yards per contest putting them 105th in Division 1. They have granted 16 touchdowns via the pass as well as 24 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.3 yards per running attempt and 209.2 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 2,092 yards via the ground game in 10 games. The Panthers are sitting in 108th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 31.4 PPG.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 6-4 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bobcats got the victory with a final of 58-3 when they faced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Bobcats finished the contest with a total of 703 yards and they ran 66 plays (10.7 yards per play). Texas State ran for 8.3 yards per attempt, totaling 266 yards on 32 attempts. Texas State allowed 49 run attempts for 124 yards (2.5 yds per carry). The Bobcats secondary allowed a completion percentage of 45.0%, relinquishing 70 yds on 9 out of 20 passing.

When it comes to how much they score, the Bobcats are ranking 17th in the nation with an average of 35.6 points per contest. The Texas State Bobcats average 470.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 6th in Division 1. The Texas State offense has totaled 575 yds of penalties on 64 violations, which ranks 52nd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 9 picks while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have tallied 259 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Bobcats have compiled 2,636 yards through the air together with holding an average of 263.6 passing yards per outing, ranking them 33rd in college football. They have an average of 206.7 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 2,067 yards for the year.

The Bobcats are relinquishing 20.1 points per game, which puts them 28th in college football. Texas State has allowed the opposition a total of 1,395 rushing yards (139.5 yards per contest) in addition to 15 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 201 pts. They have conceded 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 188.2 yards/outing, which has them in 27th in D-1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 687 plays, which ranks them 90th in the country. Their defense has compiled 7 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Bobcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats -20.5

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